I used my CB9M Blog to document my years as Chairman and the events that deeply affected us. I am frezzing this blog at midnight December 31st 2007 coincidental with the expiration of my term as Chairman. It was an exiting period, spiritually & morally rewarding. I thank the many friends that I have made during my tenure and look forward to our collaborations in the future. I wil retain this blog as a repository of the history of our community for the last 4 years.
J. Reyes-Montblanc

- - - Speaker tours community Health Care center, promotes plan to open 10community health care centers - - - -On Friday, February 23rd, the Council Speaker Christine Quinn toured Betanceshealth care clinic in Lower Manhattan, a model for community-centered healthcare. During her State of the City speech, Council Speaker Christine Quinnoutlined a plan to invest $25 million towards providing ten state-of-the-arthealthcare facilities in high-need communities over the next five years. For more,read the press release athttp://www.nyccouncil.info/pdf_files/newswire/015_022307_betances_health.pdf

Committee(s) on: Governmental Operations10:00 AM. Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 16th FloorProposed Int. No. 502-A - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of theCity of New York, in relation to the contents of a lobbyist's statement ofregistration.Oversight - Review of the New York City Campaign Finance Board's AuditPractices and Procedures

Committee(s) on: Civil Rights10:00 AM. Council Chambers - City HallProposed Res 693-A - Resolution calling on the Council of the City of New Yorkto declare a symbolic moratorium on the use of the "N" word in New York City.

Committee(s) on: Environmental Protection1:00 PM. Committee Room - City HallInt 505 - A Local Law in relation to the temporary task force to study thefeasibility of transferring city-owned wetlands to the jurisdiction of theDepartment of Parks and Recreation.Int 506 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York,in relation to the creation of a comprehensive wetlands protection policy forNew York City.

Committee(s) on: Consumer Affairs10:00 AM. Committee Room - City HallProposed Int 81-A - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City ofNew York, in relation to the consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers.

Committee(s) on: Finance11:00 AM. Committee Room - City HallAgenda to be announced

Committee(s) on: Health10:00 AM. Council Chambers - City HallInt 517 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York,in relation to prohibiting the use of artificial trans fats by food serviceestablishments and mobile food unit commissaries.

Committee(s) on: Housing & Buildings10:00 AM. Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 14th FloorOversight - Findings of the Department of Buildings’ Suspended ScaffoldWorker Safety Task ForceInt [#TBD] - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of NewYork, in relation to inspection requirements for suspended scaffolds.Int [#TBD] - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of NewYork, in relation to notification to the department prior to the use orinstallation of suspended scaffolds hung from c-hooks and outrigger beams.Int [#TBD] - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of NewYork, in relation to penalties for certain violations committed by licensedriggers or persons performing the functions and duties of licensed riggers, orother persons responsible for keeping inspection records at job sites.AND SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY BE NECESSARY

Committee(s) on: General Welfare10:10 AM. Committee Room - City HallInt 501 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York,in relation to domestic partnerships.

Committee(s) on: Transportation1:00 PM. Council Chambers - City HallOversight - How Do We Achieve PlanNYC 2030’s Sustainability Goal to ImproveTravel Times by Adding Transit Capacity for Millions More Residents, Visitors,and Workers?Proposed Int 24-A - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City ofNew York, in relation to bicycles used for commercial purposes.Proposed Int 58-A - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City ofNew York, in relation to requiring that businesses that use bicycle operatorsand delivery services that dispatch bicycle operators post signs at the place ofemployment detailing proper bicycle safety procedures.

Committee(s) on: Parks & Recreation1:00 PM. Hearing Room - 250 Broadway, 16th FloorOversight - "The Status of Crime Prevention and Safety In Parks."Oversight - The City's PLANYC 2030 sustainability goal to "Ensure that all NewYorkers Live Within a 10-minute Walk of a Park" and how best to achieve it.